Music Licensing: A Guide for the Startup Industry Now Available!
Aiming to assist startups that utilize music in their productions (e.g., music application developers and podcasters) in familiarizing with means to obtain licenses and foresee possible situations one may encounter during the licensing process, TIPO has compiled the Music Licensing: A Guide for the Startup Industry.
Industry Collaborative Patent Interview Pilot Program Takes Effect Nov. 1, 2021
Examination efficiency and quality can be improved by enhancing patent examiners’ ability to quickly grasp technical concepts in patent applications that pertain to advanced technology. Intending to provide applicants with swift and smooth patent rights application experience, TIPO has formulated the Industry Collaborative Patent Interview Pilot Program for a trial period of one year starting from November 1, 2021. The decision on whether to adjust and renew the program will be determined by evaluations subsequent to the trial period.
Amended Accelerated Examination Program (AEP) Effective Jan 1, 2022
In order to promote the research and development of green patents and accelerate commercialization of related products, the scope of applicability of AEP will be expanded to include green technologies such as energy-saving, carbon emission reduction, and resource-saving technologies.
Carbon Reduction Technology Development Patent Map Available on TIPO Website
"Net Zero by 2050" is a shared goal worldwide; R&D of carbon reduction technologies not only promotes "Net Zero Carbon Emission," but also brings forth unlimited business opportunities. TIPO has completed the Carbon Reduction Technology Development Patent Map based on the seven categories of WIPO IPC Green Inventory established in 2010. The Map includes analyses of patent application trends in related industries in the past decade and reference cases of major patent applicants in each field of technology, presenting new directions in future R&D projects.
Taiwan and South Korea Sign MoU on Design Patent Priority Document Exchange
Taiwan and Korea signed an MoU on Electronic Exchange of Priority Document (PDX) for Design Patents on November 12, 2021, following the collaboration between Taiwan and Japan on Design Patent Priority Document Exchange in 2019. Through bilateral cooperation between the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office and the Korean Intellectual Property Office, applicants are exempt from submitting priority documents in hard copy.
